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Sunday, September 5, 2010

Paper Players Challenge 14

Well, I am back from vacation AND I MISSED EVERYBODY!!! It is a good thing that Jaydee’s theme challenge for the Paper Players this week is a Clean & Simple one! (My mojo is still on vacation; it took me way too long to do this card!) A few hours after our return, we got news that a family member had passed away, so I took the opportunity to make a CAS sympathy card:

I always think that this tree from Lovely as a Tree is a perfect image for a masculine card. I used sponge daubers to apply some fall colors to the tree and watercolored the trunk and grass. A sentiment from Thoughts & Prayers was stamped in Old Olive to tie in with the Old Olive brads I used on the Twill ribbon.

I hope you’ll take the opportunity to play with the Paper Players in this challenge! Be sure to check out their blog and share your creation with us as well; you can use the keyword PP14 if you post using an online gallery.

It’s good to be home, but I always feel a bit rusty after taking so much time off! I hope you’ll bear with me as I get back in the stampin’ saddle! And of course, I can’t go without posting a cute picture of my new granddaughter:

I know, I know….this is a stamping blog, right? You’re probably tired of seeing pictures of her, but just indulge me for a bit longer! :D

It is great to see you back! I've missed you!! Oh what a sweetie your granddaughter is!! I love those sunglasses. LOL!!Your card is lovely, love the fall spomgng. Sorry for the loss in your family. Lesley :)

LeAnne! You're BACK! I was zipping down through my google reader and spotted this awesome card and thought I better stop and comment about the fabulous ribbon treatment and...it was YOURS!!! Love it and may just have to copy this idea. And btw...I am not the least bit tired of seeing photos and hearing all about your precious granddaughter. She's a DOLL! ♥ Smiles, Pam :)

LeAnne - sorry to hear about the passing of your family member and will keep you all in our prayers. Glad you are back and I don't think we will need to wait long on you getting back on the saddle because from looking at this card, it doesn't appear you got off.

Such a simply beautiful card. I love your coloring technique and am sorry you had to apply it for such a sad occasion; however, Alas, as much I love your work, it does not compare to the beauty of your granddaughter. She is PURE perfection. Don't be modest and keep posting those beautiful pictures of her! That is what life is truly about. Share your joy of her with all. We love it!

This is such a beautiful card. I love the simplicity and coloring of it but am sorry you had to use it for such a sad occasion. Even though it is lovely it doesn't even compare to the PURE beauty of your granddaughter. She is pure PERFECTION! Keep posting those pictures of your beautiful granddaughter. We love it! She is what life is really all about.

Welcome back LeAnne! You came back with all cylinders firing because this is a fantastic card. Absolutely stunning--love the sponging and water coloring. Keep the pics coming--your grandbaby is beautiful! So sorry to hear of the loss in your family. Take care.Nance

LeAnne, you can post as many pics of her as you like! :-)I love this card. your sponging mixed with the watercoloring makes for a fabulous card. I love the twill and the two brads. Sympathy cards are always so hard, especially when you NEED to make them.... hugsjaydee

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I am a SU demonstrator who loves all kinds of papercrafts as well as crosswords, knitting, cross stitch and sewing. My sweet hubby John patiently puts up with all of my crafting! I also have a beautiful daughter Dana as well as a sweet granddaughter who brings us joy and laughter! We are a Christian family and strive to glorify the Lord in all we do. You can reach me at leanne.pugliese@gmail.com